Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 36–21 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 10–0 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Curry
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:19) 12-J.McCown pass short middle intended for 17-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 99-D.White …
- Game date
- 2007-09-09
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 36–21 on 2007-09-09. R. Curry posted a game-high +12.22 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 10 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(8:34) 8-J.Kitna pass to 11-R.Williams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(1:13) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(9:21) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(3:53) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 89-R.Curry for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:49.)
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:55) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:19) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(7:49) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 36-J.Griffith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:22) 8-J.Kitna pass to 84-S.McDonald for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:00) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(1:21) 28-T.Bell up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:34TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 13
- Score
- 6-0
(8:34) 8-J.Kitna pass to 11-R.Williams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:13FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 27
- Score
- 10-0
(1:13) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:21TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 16
- Score
- 16-0
(9:21) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 17-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 3:53TD RCR. CurryPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 17-6
(3:53) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 89-R.Curry for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:49.)
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 3:49XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:55TD LJL. JordanPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 17-13
(:55) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:49XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 28
- Score
- 20-14
(12:19) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:49TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 20-20
(7:49) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 36-J.Griffith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:43XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 20-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:22TD SMS. McDonaldPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 32
- Score
- 26-21
(4:22) 8-J.Kitna pass to 84-S.McDonald for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 5
- Score
- 29-21
(2:00) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:21TD Travis BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 14
- Score
- 35-21
(1:21) 28-T.Bell up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 36-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +12.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 2S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 4J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.12 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5L. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 7S. McHugh · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 8Travis Bell · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.84 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
R. Curry — LV · Receiving
R. Curry posted the highest total EPA (+12.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.22 EPA per play.
R. Curry's top snap (-4.50 EPA): (11:32) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short right intended for 89-R.Curry INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Fisher at LV 45. 21-T.Fisher to LV 33 for 12 yards (80-Z.Miller).
Biggest single play (-5.63 EPA): J. McCown — (3:19) 12-J.McCown pass short middle intended for 17-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 99-D.White at LV 38. 99-D.White to LV 10 for 28 yards (80-Z.Miller).
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (Las Vegas Raiders) · 46 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +8.6% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.49 total EPA
- J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.133 | -0.104 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 48.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.122 | -0.011 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.102 | -0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.104 | -0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.6% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.13 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, +10.68 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -9.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (J. Kitna pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (J. Kitna pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Curry (J. McCown pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — L. Jordan
- Las Vegas Raiders — Jonas Griffith (J. McCown pass)
- Detroit Lions — S. McDonald (J. Kitna pass)
- Detroit Lions — Travis Bell
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) 8-J.Kitna pass to 11-R.Williams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 8:27) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 16 (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 9:15) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q3 3:53); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 3:49) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q3 0:55) — (:55) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 0:49) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 19–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q4 7:49) — (7:49) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 36-J.Griffith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 7:43) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 32 (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 8-J.Kitna pass to 84-S.McDonald for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) 28-T.Bell up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 1:16) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 8-J.Kitna pass to 84-S.McDonald for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Lions' Captains: #4 J.Hanson, #8 J.Kitna, #50 E.Sims, #51 D.Raiola
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 12-J.McCown pass short middle intended for 17-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 99-D.White at LV 38. 99-D.White to LV 10 for 28 yards (80-Z.Miller).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) 8-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Morrison at LV 5. Touchback.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 84-S.McDonald to LV 32 for 13 yards (24-M.Huff).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 12-J.McCown pass short middle intended for 17-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 99-D.White at LV 38. 99-D.White to LV 10 for 28 yards (80-Z.Miller).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 2:28) — (2:28) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Routt at LV 42. 26-S.Routt to DET 27 for 31 yards (8-J.Kitna).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) 8-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Morrison at LV 5. Touchback.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 12-J.McCown sacked at LV 30 for -7 yards (99-D.White). FUMBLES (99-D.White), recovered by LV-80-Z.Miller at LV 20. 80-Z.Miller to LV 23 for 3 yards (99-D.White). FUMBLES (99-D.White), RECOVERED
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:34 · LV 13 · Score 6-0
(8:34) 8-J.Kitna pass to 11-R.Williams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 8:27 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 1:13 · LV 27 · Score 10-0
(1:13) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 9:21 · LV 16 · Score 16-0
(9:21) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 9:15 · LV 2 · Score 17-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 3:53 · DET 4 · Score 17-6
(3:53) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 89-R.Curry for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:49.) - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 3:49 · DET 2 · Score 17-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 0:55 · DET 12 · Score 17-13
(:55) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 0:49 · DET 2 · Score 17-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 12:19 · LV 28 · Score 20-14
(12:19) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 7:49 · DET 7 · Score 20-20
(7:49) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 36-J.Griffith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:43 · DET 2 · Score 20-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:22 · LV 32 · Score 26-21
(4:22) 8-J.Kitna pass to 84-S.McDonald for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · LV 5 · Score 29-21
(2:00) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:21 · LV 14 · Score 35-21
(1:21) 28-T.Bell up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:16 · LV 2 · Score 36-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. McCown (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Kitna (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2007-09-09?
The Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 36-21 in Week 1, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 19, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Detroit Lions 36, Las Vegas Raiders 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 8:34) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 9:21) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Curry (J. McCown pass) (Q3 3:53) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Jordan (Q3 0:55) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Griffith (J. McCown pass) (Q4 7:49) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. McDonald (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 4:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Bell (Q4 1:21) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 1:13, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 12:19, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders?
J. McCown (Las Vegas Raiders), 65.2% completion, +8.6% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.49 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 64.3% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.22 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-4.50 EPA): (11:32) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short right intended for 89-R.Curry INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Fisher at LV 45. 21-T.Fisher to LV 33 for 12 yards (80-Z.Miller)..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Now 1-0 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Now 0-1 L
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